Rod Philpot
@rodphilpot.bsky.social
Just a communication and policy guy who's also a bit of a political nerd.
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The choice is pretty clear.
March 18, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The choice is pretty clear.
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Even when we are on social war footing, Canadians believe in the importance of being polite.
Considerate shoppers make sure to spare the next shopper from having to determine if a product is from the USA.
Considerate shoppers make sure to spare the next shopper from having to determine if a product is from the USA.
March 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Even when we are on social war footing, Canadians believe in the importance of being polite.
Considerate shoppers make sure to spare the next shopper from having to determine if a product is from the USA.
Considerate shoppers make sure to spare the next shopper from having to determine if a product is from the USA.
There's a petition gaining popularity to revoke Musk's Canadian citizenship.
Can we export wannabe oligarch Kevin O'Leary to the States, too?
Can we export wannabe oligarch Kevin O'Leary to the States, too?
February 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
There's a petition gaining popularity to revoke Musk's Canadian citizenship.
Can we export wannabe oligarch Kevin O'Leary to the States, too?
Can we export wannabe oligarch Kevin O'Leary to the States, too?
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Costco shareholders rejected a proposal urging the wholesale club operator to evaluate any risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
According to preliminary results shared by Costco executives, more than 98% of shares voted against the proposal.
According to preliminary results shared by Costco executives, more than 98% of shares voted against the proposal.
Costco successfully defends diversity policies as other US companies scale back
Costco shareholders rejected a proposal urging the wholesale club operator to evaluate any risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Costco shareholders rejected a proposal urging the wholesale club operator to evaluate any risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
According to preliminary results shared by Costco executives, more than 98% of shares voted against the proposal.
According to preliminary results shared by Costco executives, more than 98% of shares voted against the proposal.
The people who voted for the Leopards Eating People's Faces Party are shocked to discover that the leopards are, in fact, eating people's faces.
"It’s really a slap in the face to so many in the MAGA movement who worked so hard to get Trump elected."
'Slap in the face': MAGA influencer warns base could be 'erased' by Trump ally
A right-wing influencer continued her public feud with Donald Trump's so-called co-president Elon Musk Tuesday.MAGA cheerleader Laura Loomer has been warning the Trump transition team that Musk, who h...
www.rawstory.com
January 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The people who voted for the Leopards Eating People's Faces Party are shocked to discover that the leopards are, in fact, eating people's faces.
The same fellow who argues MPs ought not to divulge such external interests.
The leader of Reform UK is today exposed as Nine Jobs Nigel - and serving ordinary voters is Farage’s worst-paying gig
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January 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The same fellow who argues MPs ought not to divulge such external interests.
"Tousers the most cash" might be my new favorite term.
Farage trousers the most cash - nearly £8,000 an hour - flogging gold as a "tax-free" investment online.
He makes the least - ironically - representing the people of Clacton in Westminster for as little as £28 an hour.
He makes the least - ironically - representing the people of Clacton in Westminster for as little as £28 an hour.
January 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
"Tousers the most cash" might be my new favorite term.
It's almost as if there's two separate levels of justice & law: one to weigh the elites, and one to punish us plebes.
@russchoma.bsky.social breaks down the anti-climatic sentencing of Donald Trump, who, despite escaping any punishment, appeared angry and complained at his sentencing today.
Trump is officially a felon, but will not be punished
"This has been a very terrible experience," the president-elect complains.
www.motherjones.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
It's almost as if there's two separate levels of justice & law: one to weigh the elites, and one to punish us plebes.
The Tyee once again giving great journalism, this time regarding Russian political interference.
As a Communications guy and political nerd, this is equally fascinating and terrifying.
thetyee.ca/News/2024/12...
As a Communications guy and political nerd, this is equally fascinating and terrifying.
thetyee.ca/News/2024/12...
Inside the Russian Political Influence Campaign in Canada | The Tyee
Parliamentary hearings, public documents and experts’ analyses reveal the role of Putin’s government.
thetyee.ca
January 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The Tyee once again giving great journalism, this time regarding Russian political interference.
As a Communications guy and political nerd, this is equally fascinating and terrifying.
thetyee.ca/News/2024/12...
As a Communications guy and political nerd, this is equally fascinating and terrifying.
thetyee.ca/News/2024/12...
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Call for human right to have legal case heard by a person, not AI.
Sir Geoffrey Vos, the master of the rolls, says allowing machines to make court decisions would be an ‘existential challenge to our humanity’ ⬇️
Sir Geoffrey Vos, the master of the rolls, says allowing machines to make court decisions would be an ‘existential challenge to our humanity’ ⬇️
Call for human right to have legal case heard by a person, not AI
Sir Geoffrey Vos, the master of the rolls, says allowing machines to make court decisions would be an ‘existential challenge to our humanity’
www.thetimes.com
December 24, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Call for human right to have legal case heard by a person, not AI.
Sir Geoffrey Vos, the master of the rolls, says allowing machines to make court decisions would be an ‘existential challenge to our humanity’ ⬇️
Sir Geoffrey Vos, the master of the rolls, says allowing machines to make court decisions would be an ‘existential challenge to our humanity’ ⬇️
Given who takes over yhe White House next month, this isn't surprising.
Putin: “Russia ready to normalize relations with the US and the West”
Putin: “Russia ready to normalize relations with the US and the West”
Russian president reiterates defense of the country’s interests Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with Vgtrk television that Russia is ready to normalize relations with the United States and Western countries as long as this does not…
www.liberoreporter.it
December 22, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Given who takes over yhe White House next month, this isn't surprising.
This is in response to the GOP following the unelected President Musk's decree that the government grind to a halt until the regime change.
"I am absolutely sickened by a party that campaigns on fiscal responsibility and has the temerity to go forward to the American people and say you think this is fiscally responsible."
'Absolutely sickened': Chip Roy scolds Republicans in fiery House floor speech
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) went after his GOP colleagues in the House while delivering heated remarks on Thursday targeting the now-failed Donald Trump-backed spending bill as the federal government faces a...
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December 20, 2024 at 12:30 AM
This is in response to the GOP following the unelected President Musk's decree that the government grind to a halt until the regime change.
Terrorism, you say?
JUST IN: Luigi Mangione has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism
Luigi Mangione charged with murder as act of terrorism
New York prosecutors announced charges against the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
www.newsweek.com
December 17, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Terrorism, you say?
This past Saturday, I had the distinct pleasure of marching as staff with our Navy League Cadets in Brantford's Santa Claus parade. It was cold, but fun!
December 3, 2024 at 2:34 AM
This past Saturday, I had the distinct pleasure of marching as staff with our Navy League Cadets in Brantford's Santa Claus parade. It was cold, but fun!
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The lack of self-awareness is almost impressive.
December 2, 2024 at 4:22 AM
The lack of self-awareness is almost impressive.
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The Conservatives are creating a swamp of media disinformation.
This is what elected Trump.
They have attacked CBC, CTV, Global, the Toronto Star, Canadian Press.
It is about undermining independent media that can hold politicians accountable.
Check out my statement
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RTL...
This is what elected Trump.
They have attacked CBC, CTV, Global, the Toronto Star, Canadian Press.
It is about undermining independent media that can hold politicians accountable.
Check out my statement
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RTL...
Charlie Angus on the Conservative Swamp of Disinformation
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
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November 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM
The Conservatives are creating a swamp of media disinformation.
This is what elected Trump.
They have attacked CBC, CTV, Global, the Toronto Star, Canadian Press.
It is about undermining independent media that can hold politicians accountable.
Check out my statement
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RTL...
This is what elected Trump.
They have attacked CBC, CTV, Global, the Toronto Star, Canadian Press.
It is about undermining independent media that can hold politicians accountable.
Check out my statement
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RTL...
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the cybertruck has been recalled 6 times this year, making it worse than 91 percent of all 2024 vehicles. but an expert says it’ll do little to dissuade fans because
a) these consumers don’t care about the construction and safety of cars
b) the more bad press the better they think it is
a) these consumers don’t care about the construction and safety of cars
b) the more bad press the better they think it is
Cybertruck's Many Recalls Make It Worse Than 91 Percent of All 2024 Vehicles
Since launch, Tesla's polarizing electric pickup has been beset by quality issues, and is now heading to be one of the most unreliable EVs made yet. Strangely, Cybertruck owners may not care one bit.
www.wired.com
November 25, 2024 at 12:20 PM
the cybertruck has been recalled 6 times this year, making it worse than 91 percent of all 2024 vehicles. but an expert says it’ll do little to dissuade fans because
a) these consumers don’t care about the construction and safety of cars
b) the more bad press the better they think it is
a) these consumers don’t care about the construction and safety of cars
b) the more bad press the better they think it is
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A High Pay Centre poll shows 55% of the British public support linking CEO pay to workers’ earnings, with only 15% opposed. The Green Party calls on the government to act and adopt a 10:1 pay ratio — fair pay for a fairer society.
November 25, 2024 at 12:30 PM
A High Pay Centre poll shows 55% of the British public support linking CEO pay to workers’ earnings, with only 15% opposed. The Green Party calls on the government to act and adopt a 10:1 pay ratio — fair pay for a fairer society.
To my shock, I have discovered a crime scene in my kitchen.
My apologies for the image - a helpless bag of cat treats, brutally torn open, it's contents partially devoured.
My apologies for the image - a helpless bag of cat treats, brutally torn open, it's contents partially devoured.
November 24, 2024 at 5:33 PM
To my shock, I have discovered a crime scene in my kitchen.
My apologies for the image - a helpless bag of cat treats, brutally torn open, it's contents partially devoured.
My apologies for the image - a helpless bag of cat treats, brutally torn open, it's contents partially devoured.
If you're not familiar, Ms. Gilmore is an incredible reporter. Totally recommend you add her to your feed!
🚨NEW: Shopify is powering Alex Jones' newest store.
Not only that, but I realized the e-commerce giant recently changes its policies - which used to prohibit its merchants from h*teful activites and h*rassment.
Not good!
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Not only that, but I realized the e-commerce giant recently changes its policies - which used to prohibit its merchants from h*teful activites and h*rassment.
Not good!
SUBSCRIBE: rachelgilmore.substack.com
Shopify is powering Alex Jones’ newest store
YouTube video by Rachel Gilmore
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November 24, 2024 at 3:43 AM
If you're not familiar, Ms. Gilmore is an incredible reporter. Totally recommend you add her to your feed!
Just so we are clear:
November 23, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Just so we are clear:
Yeah, sure, married people ought to share stuff, but WHY flus & colds?
WHHHHUHUHUHUYYYYY?
WHHHHUHUHUHUYYYYY?
November 20, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Yeah, sure, married people ought to share stuff, but WHY flus & colds?
WHHHHUHUHUHUYYYYY?
WHHHHUHUHUHUYYYYY?
Really disappointed that Brantford's councilors didn't ask the province to *not* use the nuclear option in policy.
Brantford has a vacancy rate of a mere 1.9%! Where are they supposed to go?!?
Brantford has a vacancy rate of a mere 1.9%! Where are they supposed to go?!?
Alongside 40 Councillors representing communities across Ontario, I ask that the 15 mayors requesting the use of the notwithstanding clause to clear encampments rescind their letter to the Premier. We need evidence based solutions to homelessness that respect the Charter. #onpoli
November 19, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Really disappointed that Brantford's councilors didn't ask the province to *not* use the nuclear option in policy.
Brantford has a vacancy rate of a mere 1.9%! Where are they supposed to go?!?
Brantford has a vacancy rate of a mere 1.9%! Where are they supposed to go?!?